Health Profile of Hinsdale County, Colorado
Hinsdale County Health Score
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
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A
Hinsdale County Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Hinsdale County | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.4 | 80.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 9.3% | 7.7% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 10.8% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Hinsdale County is 81.4 years, about 1.4 years longer than the Colorado average of 80.0 years. The uninsured rate is 9.3%, higher than the Colorado average of 7.7%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 10.8% of residents, lower than the Colorado average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
601 residents in Hinsdale County are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 17 9 men · 9 women
- 75–84 84 47 men · 37 women
- 65–74 196 89 men · 107 women
- 50–64 304 125 men · 179 women
Younger residents
133 residents in Hinsdale County are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 39 17 boys · 23 girls
- 7–12 34 14 boys · 20 girls
- 3–7 31 14 boys · 17 girls
- 0–3 28 14 boys · 15 girls
About 31 residents in Hinsdale County (3.1% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 81.4 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Hinsdale County | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.6% | 9.3% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.7% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.3% | 6.2% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 23.9% | 26.3% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Hinsdale County are about the same as in Colorado.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Hinsdale County | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 13.9% | 16.1% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% | 17.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 16.7% | 19.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Hinsdale County is about 16% lower than in Colorado.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 1,138 cigarettes a day, 34,152 a month, or 415,520 a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 12,523 minutes a day and 4.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Hinsdale County is 81.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 0.11 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Hinsdale County | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 3.46 | 4.49 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 3.5 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Hinsdale County is very good — well within WHO health guidelines, with minimal health risk from air pollution.
Hinsdale County, CO Health Compared With Nearby Counties
Hinsdale County, CO is the smallest of the 4 counties compared here, 1,005 residents against a local median of 13,900. Hinsdale County, CO sits close to the middle of its own neighbourhood. No measure below is more than 15% off the local median, so the choice between these counties turns on things this data does not capture.
The largest of those small differences is uninsured, 12% below the local median at 9.3% against 10.5%. Hinsdale County, CO has the 2nd lowest uninsured of the 4 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinsdale County, CO | 1,005 | 81.4 yrs #4/4 | 9.3% #2/4 | 23.9% #2/4 |
| Ouray County, CO | 5,087 | 83.2 yrs | 12.7% | 24.2% |
| Archuleta County, CO | 13,900 | 82.1 yrs | 10.5% | 24.1% |
| La Plata County, CO | 56,331 | 81.7 yrs | 8.2% | 23.1% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Hinsdale County, Colorado has an overall health index grade of A, making it somewhat better than Colorado, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Hinsdale County, Colorado.
Is Hinsdale County, Colorado a healthy place to live?
Hinsdale County, Colorado has a Map AI Health Index grade of A, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; an A grade means residents are much healthier than the U.S. average.
Is Hinsdale County, Colorado one of the healthiest counties in Colorado?
Hinsdale County ranks 20th healthiest out of 62 counties in Colorado by the Map AI Health Index, which measures life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment.
What is the life expectancy in Hinsdale County, Colorado?
People in Hinsdale County, Colorado can expect to live 81.4 years on average, 1.4 years longer than the Colorado average of 80.0.
How many people lack health insurance in Hinsdale County, Colorado?
9.3% of residents in Hinsdale County, Colorado have no health insurance, about 1 in 11 people, 1.5 points above the Colorado rate of 7.7%.
How common is obesity in Hinsdale County, Colorado?
23.9% of adults in Hinsdale County, Colorado are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 2.4 points below the Colorado rate of 26.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Hinsdale County, Colorado go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 1,138 cigarettes a day, 34,152 a month, or 415,520 a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 12,523 minutes a day and 4.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Hinsdale County is 81.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 0.11 lifetimes a year.
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